Which is NOT an effect of parathyroid hormone?
A. increases the bone-degrading activity of osteoclasts
B. decreases reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys
C. promotes vitamin D synthesis, leading to increased intestinal absorption of calcium
D. increases plasma [Ca2+]
E. decreases reabsorption of phosphate by the kidneys
B
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A. bipennate. B. unipennate. C. multipennate.
Jane donates a pint of blood to a blood bank. A few minutes later, which of the following would be increased compared to pre-donation values?
A. Her heart rate and total peripheral resistance B. The blood flow to her brain C. The percentage of her cardiac output flowing to her kidneys D. Her stroke volume and total peripheral resistance E. Her heart rate and mean arterial pressure
The binding of antibodies in the blood plasma to their corresponding surface antigens on the erythrocyte plasma membrane is called _____________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
As it passes thru the adductor hiatus, the femoral artery becomes the popliteal artery.
a. true b. false